Deputy Head of Academic Administration

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023. 

We are the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024. 

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.   

*University status awarded in or after 1992.

The Department

The Academic Administration Department at the University of West London is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to students throughout their academic journey. Our team of experienced administrators is here to assist with a wide range of services. Located at both the Ealing and Brentford campuses, our department is committed to fostering a supportive and organized environment, helping students navigate their academic responsibilities with ease.

The Role

The Post holder will support the Head of Academic Administration in managing the administrative function within the academic School/Colleges ensuring a high-level service is provided to students and academic staff across the academic cycle. They will support learning and teaching activities across the University by cultivating positive business relationships internally and externally and establishing continuous process improvement to develop the service in line with the evolving needs of the University.

The Person 

The candidate must have knowledge and understanding of higher education policies, current national developments and issues relating to both teaching and research. Clear understanding of academic quality assurance issues and management processes in Higher Education, and their practical application. Also, knowledge and understanding of academic regulations and policies applicable within a Higher Education context and experience of applying / developing these regulations.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply’, fill out the application form and upload a copy of your CV and cover letter (no more than an A4 page).

Further information about the application process can be found here:

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday, 4th of November 2024.

Please email  hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Additional Information

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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